1.Correlation between the individual body constitution in traditional medicine and some biochemical parameters
Xilinqiqige ; Tserentsoo B ; Tsend-Ayush D ; Delgerekhzaya E ; Nomin-Erdene U ; Hao Feng ; Chang Qing ; Dorjbat S ; Siqin
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;85(1):159-163
Background:
From the perspective of traditional medicine, researchers believe that the individual’s innate quality has
a reciprocal effect on the physiological level. The study of body-specific quality differences is important for improving
disease risk prediction, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. Therefore, explaining the features of traditional medicine
with some physiological parameters and establishing the relationship between them is clinically significant and important
for predicting disease risk and developing individualized treatment methods, which is the basis of this research.
Aim:
To establish the correlation between an individual’s innate unique constitution and specific biochemical indicators.
Materials and Methods:
The innate unique constitution of individuals was determined using electronic data, and the
relationships between their characteristics and levels of uric acid, creatinine, urea, and glucose in the blood were analyzed.
Results:
A total of 102 participants were included in the study. Among them, the Shar-Khi constitution was the most prevalent, with 28 cases (27.45%), while the Khi-Badgan constitution was the least common, with 13 cases (12.75%). Individuals with the Khi-Shar constitution exhibited the highest urea level at 4.47 ммоль/л, whereas those with the Badgan-Shar
constitution had the lowest at 4.15 ммоль/л. The uric acid level was highest in individuals with the Shar-Khi constitution
at 316.15 µmol/L and lowest in those with the Badgan-Shar constitution at 261.36 µmol/L (p<0.001).
Furthermore, individuals with the Badgan-Khi constitution had the highest creatinine level at 73.51 µmol/L, while those
with the Badgan-Shar constitution had the lowest at 63.97 µmol/L (p<0.001). The blood glucose level was highest in
individuals with the Khi-Badgan constitution at 4.59 ммоль/л and lowest in those with the Khi-Shar constitution at 4.21
ммоль/л. Kidney function indicators, particularly creatinine, significantly correlated with blood glucose levels (r=0.67,
p<0.01). Higher uric acid and creatinine levels were associated with elevated blood glucose levels. These findings suggest
that variations in urea, uric acid, and creatinine levels among different unique constitutions could be utilized to predict
the risk of kidney disease or diabetes.
Conclusion
Depending on the individual characteristics of traditional medicine, kidney and blood sugar parameters
are different and related to each other, and can assess the state of diabetes and kidney disease. Determining the inherent
characteristics of an individual is considered important for improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diabetes
and kidney disease.
2.Research advances in non-pharmaceutical interventions for pain in patients with Parkinson disease
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2025;42(1):77-82
Pain is one of the common non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease and is characterized by early onset, a high incidence rate, and diverse types of discomfort, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. Based on the related concepts of pain in Parkinson disease and the current status of research in China, this article reviews the commonly used non-pharmaceutical interventions for alleviating pain in patients and their mechanisms, in order to provide a basis for developing pain management regimens.
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3.Effects of allergens on the expression of blood basophil activation markers in patients with allergic rhinitis.
Qiuli WANG ; Weihua XU ; Fangqiu GU ; Siqin WANG ; Junling WANG
Chinese Journal of Cellular and Molecular Immunology 2025;41(9):810-817
Objective To investigate the expression of blood basophil activation markers in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) and the effects of allergens on their expression. Methods The blood samples were collected from the following four groups: healthy control (HC), AR patients with negative skin prick test (nAR), seasonal AR patients (sAR) and perennial AR patients (pAR). Flow cytometry was employed to analyze the expression of basophil activation markers Immunoglobulin E receptor I alpha(FcepsilonRIα), CD63 and CD203c in AR patients. Plasma levels of interleukin 4 (IL-4) and IL-8 were measured by liquid-phase chip technology, and their correlations with the percentages of activated basophils were further analyzed. An ovalbumin-induced AR mouse model was established, and the expression levels of FcepsilonRIα and CD63 on blood basophils were detected. Results The expression of FcepsilonRIα, CD203c and CD63 on basophils were increased in nAR, sAR and pAR patients. Allergens enhanced the mean florescence intensity expression of CD63 and CD203c on basophils of sAR and pAR patients. The plasma levels of IL-4 and IL-8 were elevated in nAR, sAR and pAR patients, showing moderate to high correlations with the expression levels of basophil activation markers. The FcepsilonRIαand CD63 expression on basophils of AR mice were increased. Conclusion Allergens may contribute to AR pathogenesis by upregulating the expression of FcepsilonRIα, CD63 and CD203c, as well as promoting the secretion of IL-4 and IL-8.
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4.Enhanced BBB penetration and microglia-targeting nanomodulator for the two-pronged modulation of chronically activated microglia-mediated neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease.
Ya WEI ; Xue XIA ; Xiaorong WANG ; Wenqin YANG ; Siqin HE ; Lulu WANG ; Yongke CHEN ; Yang ZHOU ; Feng CHEN ; Hanmei LI ; Fu PENG ; Guobo LI ; Zheng XU ; Jintao FU ; Huile GAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(2):1098-1111
Intervention in chronically activated microglia-mediated neuroinflammation is a novel approach to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD). The low permeability of the blood‒brain barrier (BBB) and non-selective distribution in the brain severely restrict AD drugs' disease-modifying efficacy. Here, an immunosuppressant TREM2-lowing antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and resveratrol co-loaded cationic liposome is developed as an immune reprogramming nanomodulator modified by acid-cleavable BBB-targeting peptide and microglia-targeting peptide (Res@TcMNP/ASO) for AD management. Res@TcMNP/ASO can enter brain endothelial cells via D-T7 peptides. Then D-T7 undergoes an acid-responsive cleavage, facilitating the escape of Res@MNP/ASO from endo/lysosomes to cross the BBB. The detached Res@MNP/ASO specifically targets M1-phenotype microglia via exposed MG1 peptides to prompt the simultaneous delivery of two drugs into activated microglia. This nanomodulator can not only restore the immune function of microglia through TREM2-lowing ASO but also mitigate the immune stimulation to microglia caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) through resveratrol, thereby synergistically inhibiting the chronic activation of microglia to alleviate neuroinflammation in AD. Our results indicate that this combination treatment can achieve significant behavioral and cognitive improvements in late APP/PS1 mice.
5.Electroacupuncture reduces the expression of Hba-a1 and Hbb-bt and alleviates cell apoptosis after spinal cord injury by regulating the PPARγ-CD36 signaling pathway
Mingjiao LI ; Chenglin TANG ; Zhuxin YANG ; Hongdi ZHAO ; Jiapei WANG ; Kehan XING ; Siqin HUANG
Journal of Chongqing Medical University 2025;50(3):311-321
Objective:To establish a mouse model of spinal cord injury(SCI),and to investigate the effect of electroacupuncture(EA)intervention on cell apoptosis after acute SCI and its mechanism.Methods:Female C57BL/6 mice were used to establish a model of SCI,and after successful modeling,the mice were randomly divided into SCI group,EA group,and Rosiglitazone group(R group);a sham-operation group(Sham group)was also established.After successful modeling,the mice in the EA group were given EA at bilat-eral Jiaji points and Zusanli once a day for 14 days,those in the R ture,and the number of surviving cells.The EA group and the R group had a significant reduction in the expression of caspase-3 and significant increases in the expression of PPARγ and CD36,and the EA group had significant reductions in the expression of Hba-a1 and Hbb-bt.In addition,RNA-Seq and TMT/iTRAQ techniques,significant analysis,Venn analysis,and dual-omics analysis identi-fied Hba-a1 and Hbb-bt as the target genes of EA.The KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that EA had a significant effect on the PPAR signaling pathway.Conclusion:By regulating the PPARγ-CD36 signaling pathway,EA can promote the clearance of Hba-a1 and Hbb-bt after SCI,reduce the expression level of caspase-3,alleviate cell apoptosis,and facilitate the recovery of spinal cord nerve function.
6.Exploration on the mechanism of Shengxue Tongbian Granules in improving intestinal injury in septic rats based on bioinformatics and experimental validation
Xuan HE ; Aihua ZHENG ; Bing GUO ; Siqin TANG ; Min WANG ; Hongmei LIU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(10):1418-1424
Objective:To explore the molecular mechanism of TCM compound Shengxue Tongbian Granules in improving intestinal injury in septic rats through bioinformatics and experimental validation methods.Methods:The GSE131761 gene set was processed by bioinformatics to screen differential genes, then weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) was applied to screen modular genes. The intersection of modular genes and differential genes was taken, and finally, the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) technique was applied to further obtain the key targets of sepsis, which was validated by experiments. Totally 72 SD rats were divided into sham-operation group, model group, dexamethasone group (0.15 mg/kg), Shengxue Tongbian Granules low- (0.3 g/kg), medium- (0.6 g/kg), and high-dosage (1.2 g/kg) groups, with 12 rats in each group. Corresponding drug interventions were administered to each treatment group before and 12 hours after modeling. The sham-operation group and the model group were gavaged daily with equal amounts of saline. Samples were collected after 24 hours. HE staining was used to detect the pathological morphology of intestinal tissues in each group of rats; ELISA was used to detect the levels of TNF-α, diamine oxidase (DAO), IL-6, IL-10, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) in rat serum. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the protein expressions of MPO and neutrophil elastase (NE/LANE) in intestinal tissue, and Western blot was used to detect the protein expression of peptidyl arginine deaminase (PAD4) in intestinal tissue.Results:Seven final key genes related to sepsis were selected, namely ANXA3, CYP1B1, FCAR, LILRA5, PADI4, NOV, and S100A12. Experimental results showed that drug administration alleviated intestinal injury; compared with the model group, the levels of TNF-α, IL-6, MPO, and DAO decreased in the Shengxue Tongbian Granules high-dosage group ( P<0.05), the levels of ELANE and MPO were reduced in Shengxue Tongbian Granules low-, medium-, and high-dosage groups ( P<0.05), and PAD4 expression was reduced in the Shengxue Tongbian Granules high-dosage group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Shengxue Tongbian Granules can improve the intestinal injury of septic rats, and the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of PAD4-mediated formation of NETs and the improvement of inflammatory response.
7.Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervenes in Chronic Heart Failure Progression by Regulating NF-κB Signaling Pathway: A Review
Kun LIAN ; Ying DENG ; Siqin TANG ; Lin LI ; Ting WANG ; Zhixi HU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):243-251
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a clinical syndrome resulting from damage to the myocardium, leading to changes in the function or structure of the heart and causing reduced pumping and/or filling capacity. Its pathogenesis is complex, potentially involving myocardial fibrosis, apoptosis and autophagy of cardiomyocytes, inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and myocardial remodeling. Our team believes that the fundamental pathogenesis of CHF is heart-Qi deficiency, with the disease location in the heart, which is closely related to other organs. Due to heart-Qi deficiency, blood circulation weakens, leading to blood stasis, which in turn generates water-dampness and phlegm turbidity that accumulate over time and become toxic. The interaction between water stasis, Qi stagnation, blood stasis, and phlegm toxicity further weakens the body, creating a vicious cycle (deficiency, stasis, water retention, and toxicity) that is difficult to resolve. Under physiological conditions, the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway functions normally, maintaining vital activities and immune responses. However, in pathological states, the NF-κB signaling pathway becomes imbalanced, triggering inflammatory responses and other issues. Research has shown that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can regulate the NF-κB signaling pathway through multiple pathways, targets, and effects, effectively improving the progression of CHF. As a result, this has become a research hotspot for the prevention and treatment of the disease. Guided by TCM theory, this research group reviewed the literature to summarize the activation pathways of the NF-κB pathway and its interactions with other pathways. Additionally, the group summarized the research progress on the regulation of the NF-κB pathway in the treatment of CHF using Chinese medicines, their active ingredients, Chinese medicine compounds, and Chinese patent medicines. This study is expected to clarify the mechanisms and targets by which TCM treats CHF by regulating the NF-κB pathway, thereby guiding clinical treatment and drug development for CHF.
8.Correlation of serum HP and ADMA levels with prognosis in patients with acute cerebral infarction
Yangyang GAO ; Jiteng LI ; Ruixia LIU ; Siqin LI
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2024;26(2):184-187
Objective To investigate the changes in serum HP and ADMA levels in patients with ACI and the correlation of their levels with recanalization after venous thrombolysis and poor prognosis.Methods A total of 260 ACI patients undergoing venous thrombolysis in our hospital from January 2020 to March 2023 were retrospectively recruited,and were categorized into reper-fusion group(n=196)and non-reperfusion group(n=64)based on the efficacy of thrombolysis.After a 90-day follow-up,they were further divided into good prognosis group(n=159)and poor prognosis group(n=101)according to the results of a modified Rankin scale.Serum levels of HP and ADMA at admission were compared between the two groups.Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors for non-reperfusion and poor prognosis in ACI patients.ROC curve analysis was performed to evaluate the predictive value of serum HP and ADMA levels for non-reperfusion and the diagnostic efficiency for poor prognosis in ACI patients.Results The non-reperfusion group exhibited notably elevated serum HP and ADMA levels than the reperfusion group(2.10±0.21 g/Lvs1.29±0.31 g/L,1.68±0.19 μmol/L vs 0.69±0.11 μmol/L,P<0.01).HP and ADMA were identified as significant risk factors for uncanalization after treatment(P<0.01).The AUC value of their combination in diagnosing uncanalization after venous thrombolys-is was 0.869(95%CI:0.830-0.908).Furthermore,significantly higher serum levels of HP and ADMA were observed in the poor prognosis group than the good prognosis group(2.27±0.19 g/L vs 1.15±0.34 g/L,1.72±0.21 μmol/L vs 0.64±0.10 μmol/L,P<0.01).HP and ADMA were also recognized as influencing factors for poor prognosis in 90 d after treatment(P<0.01).The AUC value was 0.816(95%CI:0.768-0.865)when their combination was used to predict poor prognosis in 90 d after treatment.Conclusion HP and ADMA are highly expressed in the se-rum of ACI patients with failed venous thrombolysis and poor prognosis.Their combined detec-tion can effectively predict both uncanalization and poor prognosis.
9.Morphological characteristics of clinically rare cerebral aneurysms and arterial bifurcations
Xuejing ZHANG ; Siqin HAN ; Lei YANG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2024;33(2):182-186
Objective To discuss the morphological characteristics of three types of clinically rare cerebral aneurysms and arterial bifurcations.Methods A total of 17 patients with clinically rare cerebral aneurysms,including anterior cerebral artery-pericallosal artery aneurysms(ACA-PA aneurysms,n=8),internal carotid artery-anterior choroidal artery bifurcation aneurysms(ICA-AChA aneurysms,n=5)and vertebral artery-posterior inferior cerebellar artery bifurcation aneurysms(VA-PICA aneurysms,n=4),who received treatment in the Shijiazhuang People's Hospital between January 2017 and April 2020 were enrolled in this study.The clinical baseline data were recorded,and the morphological parameters of the aneurysms were determined.The bifurcation angle,small lateral angle and large lateral angle were defined as φ1,φ2 and φ3,respectively.D1,S1 and T1 represented the diameter,cross-sectional area and tortuosity of the main blood vessel,respectively.D2,S2 and T2 were defined as the corresponding parameters of the branch vessel forming small lateral angle with the main vessel.D3,S3 and T3 were the corresponding morphological parameters of the contralateral branch vessel.Results All of the ICA-AChA and VA-PICA bifurcation aneurysms were type D aneurysms and oriented towards the small lateral angle.Six ACA-PA bifurcation aneurysms were type C aneurysm,and 5 of them were oriented toward the small lateral angle.The S2 and φ2 of the ACA-PA and ICA-AChA bifurcations harboring aneurysms were significantly smaller than S3 and φ3(P<0.05),while T2 was remarkably largerthan T3(P<0.05).The VA-PICA bifurcations also showed a similar manifestations.Conclusion These three types of clinically rare cerebral aneurysms are mostly oriented towards the small lateral angle,and the diameter and cross-section area of the branch forming small lateral angle with parent artery were smaller than those of the contralateral branch vessel,while the tortuosity was greater than that of the contralateral branch.
10.Dual-responsive supramolecular photodynamic nanomedicine with activatable immunomodulation for enhanced antitumor therapy.
Siqin HE ; Lulu WANG ; Dongxu WU ; Fan TONG ; Huan ZHAO ; Hanmei LI ; Tao GONG ; Huile GAO ; Yang ZHOU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2024;14(2):765-780
A major challenge facing photodynamic therapy (PDT) is that the activity of the immune-induced infiltrating CD8+ T cells is subject to the regulatory T lymphocytes (Tregs), leaving the tumor at risk of recurrence and metastasis after the initial ablation. To augment the antitumor response and reprogram the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME), a supramolecular photodynamic nanoparticle (DACss) is constructed by the host-guest interaction between demethylcantharidin-conjugated β-cyclodextrin (DMC-CD) and amantadine-terminated disulfide-conjugated FFVLGGGC peptide with chlorin e6 decoration (Ad-ss-pep-Ce6) to achieve intelligent delivery of photosensitizer and immunomodulator for breast cancer treatment. The acid-labile β-carboxamide bond of DMC-CD is hydrolyzed in response to the acidic TME, resulting in the localized release of DMC and subsequent inhibition of Tregs. The guest molecule Ad-ss-pep-Ce6 can be cleaved by a high level of intracellular GSH, reducing photosensitizer toxicity and increasing photosensitizer retention in the tumor. With a significant increase in the CTL/Treg ratio, the combination of Ce6-based PDT and DMC-mediated immunomodulation adequately achieved spatiotemporal regulation and remodeling of the TME, as well as improved primary tumor and in situ lung metastasis suppression with the aid of PD-1 antibody.

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